Sassenach_1234
Well-Known Member
I have just bought an 8yo mare. She’s was fine the first time I rode at home but the second time she planted and I had to get someone to lead her forwards, once I got her going she was ok. Then today she did it on a hack (we’d not gone far) and I could NOT get her to move. Unfortunately I had to give up in the end which I HATE doing as I know it will make it worse. We went back to the school to see if she was better in there but planted again (even from a trot) I’ve given a firm tap with the stick and she is just numb to everything. Even the lunge whips behind her she’s is just not fussed and not moving. I can’t even turn in a tight ciricle. In the end I got off and led her round the school. Got back on and planted again. Eventually I got her to walk and we called it a day.
What am I doing wrong! So frustrated as she didn’t do it when I tried her and hasn’t done it with the previous owner apparently.
I really want to get it sorted ASAP as the longer she does it the harder it will be to stop her doing it. Plus it’s bloody annoying! I just want to ride!
Saddle is fine and she’s not in pain as far as I’m aware. Passed 5* vetting. She’s not spooky at all so it’s just stubbornness I think but how do it stop it…..
Help please!
What am I doing wrong! So frustrated as she didn’t do it when I tried her and hasn’t done it with the previous owner apparently.
I really want to get it sorted ASAP as the longer she does it the harder it will be to stop her doing it. Plus it’s bloody annoying! I just want to ride!
Saddle is fine and she’s not in pain as far as I’m aware. Passed 5* vetting. She’s not spooky at all so it’s just stubbornness I think but how do it stop it…..
Help please!